MIRI (April 19): The utilisation of dental services among senior citizens in Sarawak remains low, with only 11.6 per cent seeking treatment at government facilities last year, while just 29.2 per cent retain at least 20 functional teeth. State Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said that despite ongoing efforts [...] The post Dental care uptake among Sarawak seniors remains low, says deputy minister appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (April 19): The Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders Association will assess the need to continue its anti-rabies vaccination programmes if the oral rabies vaccine proves more effective, said its chairman Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau. He said compared to the traditional method of administering anti- rabies injections, the oral counterparts were a more convenient alternative for [...] The post Oral rabies vaccines will be used if proven more effective, says Sibu Chinese leader appeared ..

KUCHING (April 19): Competition in Sarawak's fitness scene is heating up as the entry of global brand, Anytime Fitness, is seen as a strong vote of confidence in Sarawak's - and Borneo's - growing fitness market. What began as a scattered landscape of small, independent gyms serving specific neighbourhoods and corporate areas has evolved rapidly. [...] The post The heat is on for Sarawaks fitness business appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (April 19): Single Dayak women aged between 18 and 30 are invited to take part in the Kumang Gawai Dayak Sibu 2026 pageant, a highlight of the Mantar Gawai Dayak Sibu 2026 celebration, to be staged at Kingwood Hotel here this May 23. The Mantar Gawai Dayak Sibu 2026 is jointly organised by Sarawak [...] The post Entries open for Kumang Gawai Dayak Sibu 2026 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (April 19): Preserving the Melanau language and identity is crucial to ensure it is not lost among the younger generation, said Sarawak Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh. He said efforts to document the language, including the development of a digital dictionary, are an important step in [...] The post Preserving Melanau language vital for future generations, says deputy minister appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (April 19): Communities in both urban and rural areas must prioritise economic development and education to avoid being left behind amid rapid change, said Sarawak Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat. He said the economic strength of families and communities was a key foundation in facing the challenges [...] The post Economic strength, education vital to keep pace with change, says Swak deputy minister appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 19): Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak will enhance its service delivery efforts and work closely with the state DAP ahead of the next state election, said its chief Roderick Wong. Wong said the youth wing is prepared to take on greater responsibility in the upcoming polls, which we described as a [...] The post Dapsy to strengthen grassroots reach ahead of Sarawak polls appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 19): Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) has sent a team of five apprentices and staff members to Yibin, China, to gain first-hand exposure to the production of Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) hydrogen vehicles (H2V). Sarawak Metro CEO Mazli Mustaffa said the initiative, an industrial attachment at Sichuan CRRC SDIG Rail Transit Co [...] The post Sarawak Metro sends team to China for hands-on ART hydrogen vehicle training appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

THERE are moments in public life when a policy announcement goes beyond headlines and numbers, and simply feels right. This week's package of assistance announced by our Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is one such moment. At a time when many households are quietly adjusting to rising costs, the enhancement of [...] The post A timely boost for Sarawakians appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

IT goes without saying that the very first launching of an all-electric- powered 10,000-tonne ship may be interpreted as a major step forward in terms of maritime logistics. However, this event means much more to me personally, as I believe it signifies the beginning of a new era of understanding our approach to this kind of [...] The post The electric tide: When ships become systems appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

IN recent years, nuclear power has become a hot topic of discussion or debate in Malaysia. This interest is growing at a time when the global energy landscape is increasingly uncertain. Fluctuations in oil prices, influenced by geopolitical developments in major energy-producing regions, have reminded many countries of the importance of having a stable and [...] The post Nuclear energy: Is Malaysia prepared for the next step in power generation? appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

JINAN (April 19): Forget a conventional Hanfu launch. At a brand show in Caoxian County, east China's Shandong Province, models took the stage holding pint-sized dolls dressed in matching traditional attire, while humanoid robots also appeared in Hanfu, catching much of the audience's attention. Amid China's growing enthusiasm for traditional culture, the event offered a [...] The post Robots, dolls, pets: Hanfu goes beyond human wardrobe appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

THROWING sports athletes from Sarawak are indeed a line-up of elite talents. Names like Jonah Chang Rigan, Grace Wong, Ng Jing Xuan, Queenie Ting and Nani Sahirah Maryata have delivered record-breaking performances in many regional games. Yet, they remain largely outside the spotlight. Their achievements, built on years of disciplined training and technical refinements, rarely [...] The post Beyond the podium: Sarawaks throwers fight for recognition and support appeared first on Borneo Post ..

WITH the increasing complexity of political economy and architecture of governance, efforts of kindred minds have emerged to translate the strategies and vision of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to a coherent theory and model. What has emerged is 'Joharinomics', named after him and coined to represent the unique Abang Johari's [...] The post Joharinomics: Redefining new economic frontier appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

ON a glossy postcard, Semporna, located on the southeastern coast of Sabah off the Celebes Sea, is sold as the ultimate bucket-list destination. Hordes of tourists, particularly scuba divers and snorkellers, travel thousands of miles to experience the crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs of the islands off Semporna town. But step onto one of [...] The post Sempornas paradise illusion: Pollution, profiteering and the struggle for local survival appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

GUANGZHOU/HAIKOU (April 19): Two international exhibitions that kicked off in southern China this month are showcasing how China's vast market continues to captivate the globe with an open posture. The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened in south China's Guangdong Province, and the sixth China [...] The post How China's market draws the world - observations from two world-class fairs appeared first on Borneo Post ..

I FIRST travelled to Apin-Apin and Keningau with my girlfriend - who later became my wife - Mary, sometime around 1994, when I knew embarrassingly little about the place and had not the faintest idea that the journey would settle so firmly into the long memory of my life. Keningau, to me then, was still [...] The post Keningau: Spice, stone and the straight road of memory appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

DO not be disheartened when Pakistan's effort at mediation between the warring parties did not produce the desired results. Thank you, Pakistan for the effort. An optimist I have always been, it is my fervent prayer that the war between US-Israel versus Iran will not develop into a world-wide conflict dragging in other big powers [...] The post Who wants to be the sheriff of the Middle East? appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 18): Businesses in Sarawak must remain agile and technology- driven amid an increasingly complex economic landscape shaped by rising costs, global uncertainties and rapid digital transformation, said Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat. The State Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development said today's business environment is being shaped by multiple challenges, including supply chain [...] The post Embrace digitalisation, innovation amid economic challenges, Sarawak SMEs ..

KOTA BHARU (April 18): Malaysia remains firm in its independent and sovereign position to speak the truth at the international level, even if it is difficult for some countries and major world powers to accept, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this courageous stance is reflected in Malaysia's position on the West [...] The post Malaysia stands firm in speaking truth on global stage, says Anwar appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA BHARU (April 18): Eighty-five percent of Malaysians are unaffected by market diesel prices because they still enjoy the government's subsidised rates, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said only 15 per cent of the people are affected by the fuel price increase due to the current global energy crisis. "I did a [...] The post PM Anwar: 85 pct of Malaysians still enjoy subsidised diesel rates appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 18): Sarawak is intensifying its fight against rabies with the aim of achieving zero rabies-related deaths by 2030, said Dato Sri Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development said the state government continues to emphasise responsible pet ownership, particularly ensuring that dogs and cats are vaccinated against rabies. [...] The post Dr Rundi: Sarawak targets zero rabies deaths by 2030 with expanded vaccination efforts appeared first on ..

KUALA LUMPUR (April 19): Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) on Saturday confirmed that the vessel Ocean Thunder has arrived in Malaysia, transporting one million barrels of crude oil originating from Basrah, Iraq. The national oil and gas company stated that this shipment is part of Petronas' ongoing efforts to maintain the stability of the nation's fuel [...] The post Petronas takes delivery of one million barrels of Iraqi crude oil via Ocean Thunder appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (April 18): The Bible Society of Malaysia (BSM), in collaboration with the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS), launched the Iban Study Bible (Bup Kudus Edisi Studi) at St Basil's Church, Taman Everbright in Batu Kawa here on Friday night. ACS chairman Right Rev Datuk Danald Jute, who is also the Anglican Bishop of [...] The post Iban Study Bible launched in Kuching after eight-year effort appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 18): It is ironic for the Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP) to criticise airlines such as AirAsia over high fares while remaining silent on AirBorneo's performance, said Michael Kong. The special assistant to Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen claimed that AirBorneo's fares for domestic routes within Sarawak are higher than those of other [...] The post Kong questions SUPPs silence on AirBorneo fares amid criticism of airlines appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 18): The Sarawak Rural Broadband Network (MySRBN) digital transformation initiative has successfully equipped more than 8,000 homes in the state with fast and affordable fixed home broadband. Introduced by the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), the initiative features MySRBN XL as a key component in its rollout, ensuring seamless internet access, particularly for [...] The post Over 8,000 homes connected under Sarawak rural broadband initiative appeared first on Borneo ..

KUALA LUMPUR (April 18): Investment scams caused losses of RM1.47 billion last year, involving 9,603 cases, with the Royal Malaysia Police identifying five main methods, most using social media as the primary channel. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said tactics uncovered included fake companies (clone firms), promises of quick [...] The post Losses from investment scams hit RM1.47 bln last year - police appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (April 18): A Vietnamese crewman of a cargo vessel was rescued in a medical evacuation (medevac) operation from waters northeast of Pulau Lakei on Saturday. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak director First Admiral Mohd Khairi Abd Aziz said a team responded to an emergency call and immediately deployed assets to ensure the victim [...] The post Vietnamese crewman rescued in medevac off Pulau Lakei appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 18): discovery by local scientists identifying palm oil components as a potential source of aircraft fuel has opened up new opportunities for Sarawak in the sustainable aviation industry. According to the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the technology is currently being explored by [...] The post Palm oil-derived fuel discovery opens door to sustainable aviation in Sarawak appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 18): The Desa Ilmu Lake Garden in Kota Samarahan is expected to be fully completed by the end of May following steady progress despite earlier delays, said Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang. In a Facebook post after visiting the site on Friday, she said the project, which began in November 2024, had [...] The post Desa Ilmu Lake Garden on track for completion by end of May appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

WASHINGTON (April 18): Tehran on Saturday threatened to shut the Strait of Hormuz once more if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, hours after the key waterway was reopened in the wake of a ceasefire deal in Lebanon. The resumption of transit had lifted stock markets on Friday and prompted optimism from [...] The post Iran threatens to close Hormuz anew, if US blockade continues appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (April 18): A sudden lane change is believed to have caused a fatal accident along Jalan Miri Bypass on Friday morning, said Miri District police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah. He said the accident involved a two-door sports coupe driven by a 40-year-old local man and a lorry driven by a 34-year-old local [...] The post Sudden lane change suspected in fatal Miri crash involving sports coupe and lorry appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MELAKA (April 18): Former Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin were among those who were accepted back into Umno under the Gagasan Rumah Bangsa initiative. Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the matter was decided at the Umno Supreme Council meeting chaired by its president, Datuk [...] The post Hishammuddin, Khairy among 6,252 former members accepted back to Umno appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

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MIRI (April 18): Education and awareness on occupational safety and health (OSH) in schools must be strengthened as a critical measure to safeguard students, teachers and staff, said Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DoSH) Sarawak director Jamadi Yusup. He stressed that safety must be prioritised in all school-related activities, noting that they also function [...] The post DoSH: Occupational safety, health awareness in schools must be strengthened appeared first on Borneo Post ..

MIRI (April 18): Science centres must be continuously enhanced as they play a vital role in both education and tourism, said Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man. According to the Miri MP, these facilities provide interactive and engaging learning experiences that can help students better understand Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). [...] The post Science centres must be enhanced as edutourism assets, says deputy minister appeared first on Borneo Post ..

MIRI (April 18): The recent Borneo Dermatology Update (BDU) 2026 brought together 350 healthcare professionals from Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan and Brunei to improve access to specialised skin care in rural areas. Held at Miri Hospital and the Meritz Hotel here, the conference focused on decentralising dermatology services to bridge the healthcare gap between urban and [...] The post Borneo Dermatology Update 2026 highlights push to decentralise dermatology care in Borneo appeared first on Borneo ..

MIRI (April 18): Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has reaffirmed his long-standing commitment to the welfare and facilities of personnel from the 12th Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) Miri. He said that throughout his nearly 30 years of service as a representative in Miri, the well-being of GOF personnel had [...] The post Welfare of GOF Miri personnel remains key priority, says Swak Transport Minister appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (April 18): The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) have opened applications for the Sibu Child Council for the 2026-2028 term, with a renewed focus on inclusivity, particularly for vulnerable groups. Child Council Task Force chairman and SMC councillor Kiing Teck Ho said the new intake will prioritise participation from [...] The post Sibu Child Council opens applications for 20262028 term with focus on inclusivity appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BINTULU (April 18): The People's Volunteer Corps (Rela) plays a vital role in maintaining public order and supporting community safety, said Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang. He commended the body for its unwavering dedication in assisting enforcement agencies, safeguarding public safety and ensuring order during community programmes and emergencies. "Rela members have consistently shown strong [...] The post Tanjong Batu rep lauds Relas role in preserving community peace, ..